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Yankees Trade Target for Third Base
Yankees could fix third base with trade for Twins' Royce Lewis.
In brief
Yankees could fix third base with trade for Twins' Royce Lewis. Yankees may trade for Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis to address third base needs. Originally reported by New York Yankees On SI.
Yankees GM Meetings
Yankees GM Meetings begin this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Yankees ALDS Exit
Yankees got bounced quickly by Tampa Bay Rays in ALDS.
Yankees Third Base Needs
Yankees need third base fix after Ryan McMahon's poor performance.
Royce Lewis Profile
27-year-old Royce Lewis played 125 games in 2026 with Twins.
Lewis' 2026 Stats
Lewis hit .227 with 15 home runs and 57 RBIs in 2026.
Lewis' Strikeout Rate
Lewis had career-high strikeout percentage of 25.5%.
Lewis' Fielding
Lewis recorded five errors at third base with .942 fielding percentage.
McMahon's Fielding
McMahon had better fielding percentage but more errors and worse defense.
Trade Considerations
Yankees might trade for Lewis with Elmer Rodriguez or Brendan Beck.
Trade Risk
Lewis trade would be risky for Yankees due to his inconsistency.
Yankees' Next Move
Yankees need to be open to trade possibilities for third base.
The bottom line
Yankees may trade for Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis to address third base needs.
